HSL(172, 55%, 68%)
Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(172,55%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(172, 55%, 68%) | color: hsl(172, 55%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #81DACE | color: #81DACE | |
| RGB | rgb(129, 218, 206) | color: rgb(129, 218, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 0%, 6%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(172, 41%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(172 50% 15%) | color: hwb(172 50% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.829 0.0879 184.66) | color: oklch(0.829 0.0879 184.66) | |
| Lab | lab(81.44 -29.53 -2.49) | color: lab(81.44 -29.53 -2.49) | |
| LCH | lch(81.44 29.63 184.82) | color: lch(81.44 29.63 184.82) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#A8A8D1 — rgb(168, 168, 209)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A29CD2 — rgb(162, 156, 210)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#85D3D4 — rgb(133, 211, 212)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(172, 55%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(172, 55%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(172, 55%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 55%, 88%), hsl(172, 55%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(172, 55%, 68%), hsl(172, 55%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #81DACE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(172,55%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(172, 55%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(172, 55%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(172, 55%, 68%)?
HEX: #81DACE | RGB: rgb(129, 218, 206) | CMYK: 41%, 0%, 6%, 15% | HSV: 172°, 41%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #81DACE?
The complementary color is HSL(352, 55%, 68%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 172°, 292°, and 52°. For analogous combinations, try hues 142° and 202°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(172, 55%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(172, 55%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #81DACE; — As RGB: color: rgb(129, 218, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(172,55%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(172, 55%, 68%);